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Fish die-off in Milnerton Lagoon mouth investigated

4 March 2022

The City has noted and actioned the collection of dead fish at the mouth of Milnerton Lagoon

​The City has noted and actioned the collection of dead fish at the mouth of Milnerton Lagoon during the course of yesterday, 3 March 2022.
 
Approximately 500 fish, consisting of juvenile Mullet species, primarily Southern Mullet (Liza richardsoni), were collected in the shallows and on the eastern shoreline. The fish were removed for disposal by a team from the Table Bay Nature Reserve on the same day.
 
The City has initiated an investigation to determine the possible causes of the fish die-off, including an analysis of the water quality. In the meantime, we continue to monitor the situation.
 
 
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City of Cape Town, Media Office